Glasshouse technology: Helping hands
10 Feb 2012 | by Claire Shaddick
Advances in LEDs, plant monitoring and even robotics will allow growers to improve their production processes, Claire Shaddick finds.
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With bans expected on some pesticides, the fruit industry continues to research new crop protection products, Brian Lovelidge reports.
Advances in LEDs, plant monitoring and even robotics will allow growers to improve their production processes, Claire Shaddick finds.
Profitability needs to be addressed before British growers can meet half the UK's demand for fruit, hears Gavin McEwan.
Better media coverage and new research could help blackcurrants rival blueberries to take the superfood crown, says Jez Abbott.
With the picking season now lasting 10 months, strawberry growers have to plan ahead to keep yields and quality high, says Brian Lovelidge.
The ongoing withdrawal of crop protection products for fruit is forcing growers to adapt, says Jez Abbott.
Growers are starting to realise the benefits of specialist equipment to help reduce labour without affecting quality, Brian Lovelidge finds.



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